Amana ModernMaid User manual

Side-by-Side Refrigerator
Owner's Manual

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RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION
WARNING
Electrical Grounding Instructions -- This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for
protection against possible shock hazards. If a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, contact a qualified
electrician and have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate 103 to 126 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE ROUND GROUNDING PRONG FROM
THE PLUG. REFRIGERATOR MUST BE GROUNDED AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT REMOVE WARNING
TAG FROM THE SERVICE CORD.
WARNING
DO NOT USE A TWO-PRONG ADAPTER.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
Electrical Requirements
Contents
Electrical Requirements .......................................... 2
Model Identification................................................. 3
Installation Information
General................................................................ 4
Removing Handles............................................... 4
Removing Doors .................................................. 5
Aligning Doors and Leveling Refrigerator ............. 6
Connecting Ice Maker .......................................... 7
Model Diagram ....................................................... 9
Setting Controls
Active Temperature Control.................................. 10
Refrigerator and Freezer ...................................... 10
Electronic............................................................. 11
Fresh Food Features
General................................................................ 13
SpilLimitShelves................................................ 13
Fine Foods Chiller................................................ 14
Produce Crispers ................................................. 14
Covered Multipurpose Bucket .............................. 14
Dairy Center......................................................... 15
Snack Chiller ....................................................... 15
Chilled Beverage Center ...................................... 16
Door Buckets ....................................................... 16
Door Shelves ....................................................... 17
Adjustable Divider................................................ 17
Freezer Features
General................................................................ 18
Frost Free System ............................................... 18
Automatic Ice Maker ............................................ 18
Storage System ................................................... 19
Door Dike............................................................. 19
Door Buckets and Door Shelves........................... 19
Tall Package Retainer .......................................... 19
Crystal Choice Dispenser (some models) ................ 20
Optional Accessories............................................... 20
Care and Cleaning
General................................................................ 21
Adhesives ............................................................ 21
Door Gaskets....................................................... 21
Condenser Coil .................................................... 21
Glass Shelves...................................................... 21
Odor Removal ..................................................... 22
Light Bulbs........................................................... 23
Energy Tips............................................................. 24
Vacation Tips .......................................................... 24
Normal Operating Sounds ....................................... 25
Before Calling for Service ....................................... 26
Factory Service Centers.......................................... 27
AsureExtended Service Plan ................................ 27
Nonelectronic Refrigerator Warranty ....................... 28
Electronic Refrigerator Warranty ............................. 29
Installation Checklist ............................................... 30

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Model Identification
Please read this Owner's Manual thoroughly. This manual provides proper maintenance information. Any
questions, call the Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 outside
U.S.A.
Complete enclosed registration card and promptly return. If registration card is missing, call the Consumer
Affairs Department.
When contacting Amana Refrigeration, Inc., provide product information. Locate product information on the
nameplate, located in upper left corner of refrigerator section. Record the following information:
Model Number:
Manufacturing Number:
S/N or Serial Number:
Date of purchase:
Dealer’s name and address:
Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference.
Locate an authorized servicer by calling 1-800-NATLSVC (628-5782) inside U.S.A. and 319-622-5511 outside
U.S.A. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana Refrigeration, Inc. also
recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires.
Amana Refrigeration, Inc. offers a complete line of appliances...freezers, ranges, cooktops, wall ovens,
microwave ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers. Amana Refrigeration, Inc. also manufactures a complete
selection of high efficiency gas furnaces plus both central and room air conditioners.
Enjoy this new Modern Maid by Amana®refrigerator.

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Installation Information
General
Caution
To avoid personal injury, wear gloves
when installing refrigerator.
Caution
To avoid property damage, protect soft
vinyl or other flooring with cardboard,
rugs or other protective material.
Removing Handles
1. Crystal Choice Dispenser Models
Remove crushed/cubed ice switch cover on
dispenser by placing taped edge of putty knife
underneath cover and pulling forward. Remove
screws from bottom od dispenser cover.
Release bottom clips on dispenser cover by
placing taped edge of putty knife underneath
cover and pulling out. Release top clips by
holding bottom of dispenser cover out and sliding
upward.
2. Remove top handle end caps by removing
screws. Remove door handle inserts by placing
taped end of screwdriver at top of door handles
in area between handle and insert and pull out.
Pull inserts out along length of handle.
3. Remove door handles by removing screws.
4. Electronic Control Models
Remove electronic control panel by carefully
disconnecting ribbon cable from socket.
5. Replace door handles by reversing steps 1-4.

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Removing Doors
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, two people should remove and
rehang doors.
1. Remove toe grille by pulling forward.
2. Electronic Control Models
Unplug wiring harness from voltage box incenter
of refrigerator cabinet behind toe grille.
3. Crystal Choice Dispenser Models
Loosen screw from water tube clamp on left side
of refrigerator cabinet behind toe grille. Loosen
plastic water tube union nut by hand. Pull water
tube away from union nut and through tube
clamp.

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WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause
severe personal injury or death, green
ground wire must remain attached to wire
connectors.
4. Electronic Control and Crystal Choice
Dispenser Models
Unplug top hinge wire connectors.
5. Remove top hinge screws then top hinges.
6. Remove doors by lifting doors off bottom hinges.
7. Rehang doors by reversing steps 1-6.
Aligning Doors and Leveling Refrigerator
1. Check alignment of doors at top center.
2. If doors are not aligned, remove toe grille by
pulling forward. Turn leveling screw clockwise to
raise door or counterclockwise to lower door.
Leveling screw for refrigerator door is on right
side. Leveling screw for freezer door is on
left side. Rear Leveling Screw
Front Leveling Screw
3. Open and close both doors completely to confirm
doors are aligned.
Important
When doors are aligned, refrigerator is level
side-to-side. If refrigerator cannot be level due to
flooring, use shims under roller(s) to level refrigerator.
Models have both front and rear leveling legs.
4. If necessary, replace toe grille by inserting clips
in holes and snapping in. Top of toe grille is
indicated on back of toe grille.

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Connecting Ice Maker
Caution
To avoid property damage, observe the
following:
• Confirm water pressure to water valve
is at least 20 pounds per square inch.
• Start nuts by hand to avoid cross
threading. Finish tightening nuts
using an adjustable wrench. Do not
overtighten.
• Check carefully for water leaks prior
to returning refrigerator to normal
location and 24 hours after
connection.
Materials Required
1/4 inch (6.4 millimeters) flexible copper tubing*.
*Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply
connection plus an additional 8 feet (2.4 meters) for
service loop behind refrigerator. Tubing should be soft
instead of rigid and ends should be free of burrs.
Important
Before connecting ice maker, contact a plumber to
connect copper tubing to household plumbing in
compliance with local codes and ordinances. Do not
use self-piercing valve. Amana Refrigeration, Inc.
is not responsible for property damage due to
improper installation or water connection.
Procedure
1. Turn off water supply to refrigerator.
2. Move refrigerator away from wall.
3. Seal end of copper tubing with masking tape to
keep inside of copper tubing clean. Route
copper tubing up to refrigerator through
floor or interior wall behind refrigerator providing
3/8 inch (9.5 millimeters) holes as required.
Copper tubing route must be above 35°F.
(1.6°C.) to prevent water line from freezing.
4. Remove masking tape from end of copper
tubing. Put end of copper tubing into sink or
bucket. Turn on water supply to refrigerator
slightly. Water will be under considerable
pressure. Allow water to run through copper
tubing to flush out copper tubing. Turn off water
supply to refrigerator when flushing is complete.
5. Remove and retain lower cover by removing
screws.

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6. Assemble water valve coupling by removing nut
and sleeve from adapter fitting. Slide brass nut
and sleeve over end of copper tubing. Insert
copper tubing completely into adapter fitting.
Confirm hose washer is in place by checking
adapter fitting. Tighten adapter fitting by hand.
Tighten an additional 1/2 turn using an
adjustable wrench. Connect nut on copper
tubing to adapter fitting. Confirm copper tubing
is secure by pulling on copper tubing.
7. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check
for leaks. Turn off water supply to refrigerator
and correct any leaks. Repeat this process until
no leaks are found, then completely turn on
water supply to refrigerator.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause
severe personal injury or death, all back
covers must be installed before plugging
in refrigerator.
8. Replace lower back cover by reversing step 5.
Tuck wires inside cover. Avoid pinching wires.
9. Create service loop using extreme care to avoid
kinks. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator
cabinet using "P" clamp.
10. Plug in refrigerator. While refrigerator is
operating, check for leaks. Confirm water inlet
tube in freezer section remains firmly in place.
11. Move refrigerator in place. "P" Clamp
Brass Sleeve
Adapter Fitting
Brass Nut
Hose Washer

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9. Snack Chiller
10. Chilled Beverage Center
11. Door Bucket
12. Door Shelf
13. Adjustable Divider
14. Automatic Ice Maker
15. Storage System
16. Door Dike
17. Tall Package Retainer
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1. Active Temperature Control
2. Refrigerator and Freezer Controls
(nonelectronic controls)
3. SpilLimitShelf
4. Slide Out Shelf
5. Fine Foods Chiller
6. Produce Crispers
7. Covered Multipurpose Bucket
8. Dairy Center
Model Diagram
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Setting Controls
This refrigerator operates most efficiently in normal
household temperatures of 55° to 110°F.
(13°C to 43°C.).
Active Themperature Control
Locate active temperature control on upper rear wall of
refrigerator section. Active temperature control
operates independently of freezer control. A hidden
thermostatic sensor measures refrigerator air
temperature constantly. If temperature rises as little as
1 1/2°F. (.8°C.), active temperature control lets in more
cold air.
Refrigerator and Freezer Controls
(nonelectronic models)
Locate refrigerator and freezer controls on upper rear
wall of refrigerator section.
When freezer control is set to off, neither refrigerator
nor freezer sections will cool. Initially, set both controls
to 4. Wait 24 hours after connecting power for
refrigerator and freezer sections to reach desired
temperatures. After 24 hours, adjust controls as
desired. 1 is warmest setting and 7 is coldest.
Set temperatures precisely using a household
thermometer that includes temperatures between
-5° to 50°F. (-21°to 10°C.).
Put thermometer snugly between frozen packages in
freezer section. Wait 5-8 hours. If freezer
temperature is not 0° to 2°F. (-17°to -16°C.), adjust
control, one number at a time. Check again after 5-8
hours.
Put thermometer in a glass of water in middle of
refrigerator section. Wait 5-8 hours. If refrigerator
temperature is not 38° to 40°F. (3°to 4°C.), adjust
control, one number at a time. Check again after 5-8
hours.

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Electronic Controls (electronic models)
Confirm power switch is on before programming.
Locate black box in center of cabinet behind toe grille.
Power switch is on right side of box.
Locate electronic control panel on refrigerator between
handles. Press * pad to activate control panel. All
other pads, except for Alarm Off pad, remain inactive
until * pad is pressed. Once activated, pads remain
programmable for at least 10 minutes.
Refrigerator and freezer controls are preset at 5. Wait
24 hours after connecting power for refrigerator and
freezer sections to reach desired temperatures. After
24 hours, adjust controls as desired. 1 is warmest
setting and 9 is coldest.
Refer to instructions on page 9 to set temperatures
precisely. Adjust refrigerator and freezer temperatures
by pressing * pad then Refrig Temp pad or Freezer
Temp pad. Press Warmer pad or Colder pad to adjust
temperature setting one level at a time. Holding down
Warmer pad or Colder pad adjusts temperature more
than one level at a time.
Vacation Mode
Vacation mode defrosts refrigerator less often during
extended non-use periods.
Activate vacation mode by pressing * pad then
Vacation pad. Indicator light will glow. Repeat above
to deactivate vacation mode. Opening refrigerator or
freezer door will also deactivate vacation mode.
Max Cool Mode
Max cool mode adjusts refrigerator temperature to
coldest setting. After 10 hours, refrigerator
temperature automatically returns to previous setting.
Activate max cool mode by pressing * pad then Max
Cool pad. Indicator light will glow. Repeat above to
deactivate max cool mode before automatic reset.
Fast Freeze Mode
Fast freeze mode adjusts freezer temperature to
coldest setting. After 24 hours, freezer temperature
automatically returns to previous setting.
Activate fast freeze mode by pressing * pad then Fast
Freeze pad. Indicator light will glow. Repeat above to
deactivate fast freeze mode before automatic reset.

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Entry Tone
Entry tone indicates a pad was pressed and command
was read and accepted.
Deactivate entry tone by pressing and holding * pad for
three to five seconds. Three short beeps indicate
instructions were accepted. Repeat above to activate
entry tone.
Door Open Alarm
Door open alarm sounds and indicator light blinks if
either door is open for more than three minutes.
Deactivate door open alarm by pressing Alarm Off pad
or by closing either door. Activate door open alarm by
pressing * pad then holding Alarm Off pad for three to
five seconds. Three short beeps will sound. Repeat
above to deactivate door open alarm indefinitely.
High Temperature Alarm
High temperature alarm sounds and indicator light
glows if refrigerator or freezer temperature is high for
two hours. A blinking light signals affected
compartment. Deactivate high temperature alarm by
pressing Alarm Off pad. Alarm discontinues when
proper temperature is reached.
Thermistor Alarm
Thermistor electronically senses refrigerator and
freezer temperatures. Thermistor alarm sounds and
indicator lights scroll if refrigerator or freezer thermistor
is not operating properly. Deactivate display by
pressing Alarm Off pad.
If thermistor alarm sounds, contact an authorized
servicer immediately. If Alarm Off pad is pressed,
thermistor control retests to confirm situation has been
corrected. Alarm sounds again if thermistor is still not
operating properly.
Display Lights
Deactivate temperature display lights by pressing * pad
then pressing Display Off pad. Activate temperature
display lights by pressing any of top five pads.
Clean Condenser Coil Light
Clean condenser coil light glows every three months as
a reminder to clean condenser coil. Light
automatically cancels in 72 hours. Deactivate clean
condenser coil light before automatic reset by pressing
Alarm Off pad.

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Refrigerator Features
General
Caution
To avoid property damage, confirm shelf
is secure before replacing items on shelf.
SpilLimitShelves
SpilLimitshelves adjust to meet storage needs and
hold simple spills for easier cleaning.
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, handle tempered glass shelves
carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if
nicked, scratched or exposed to sudden
temperature change.
• Remove shelves by lifting front and releasing
hooks from metal track.
• Replace shelves by inserting hooks into metal
track and lowering front.
Slide Out shelves pull forward for easier access of
items in back.

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Produce Crispers
Produce crispers store fresh fruits and vegetables.
Wrap produce tightly to keep fresh longer. Do not
wash produce before placing in crispers. Excess
moisture could cause produce to spoil. Do not line
crispers with paper towels. Paper towels will retain
moisture.
Locate control on front trim to adjust humidity setting.
Slide control to high for leafy vegetables such as
lettuce, spinach or cabbage. Slide control to low for
produce with skins such as cauliflower, corn or
tomatoes.
• Remove drawers by lifting and pulling out. Refer
to "SpilLimitShelves" for instructions on
removing and replacing shelf.
• Replace drawers by sliding in.
Covered Multipurpose Bucket
Multipurpose bucket has a removable egg tray. When
tray is removed, bucket will accept items such as a
standard egg carton, ice, etc.
Fine Foods Chiller
Fine foods chiller features a drawer inside a sleeve.
Air circulates between drawer and sleeve. This keeps
food fresh longer and up to 5°F. (3°C.) colder than
refrigerator section.
Locate control on front trim to adjust amount of air
circulating between drawer and sleeve. Slide control to
cold for normal refrigerator temperatures and to
coldest for colder temperatures. Ice crystals may form
in drawer on coldest setting. Cold air can affect
refrigerator temperatures. Refrigerator control may
need to be adjusted.
• Remove drawer and sleeve by lifting and pulling
out. Refer to "SpilLimitShelves" for
instructions on removing and replacing shelf.
Use eighth through eleventh slots.
• Replace sleeve then drawer by sliding in.
Confirm boot is over air inlet in side wall.

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Dairy Center
1. Remove door by opening door, pushing in
slightly near hinges and pulling out.
2. Remove shelf by lifting and pulling out.
3. Replace door and shelf by reversing steps.
Snack Chiller
Snack chiller stores small items and snacks in a
convenient location. Items are kept cooler with air
circulating from chilled beverage center.
1. Remove door by opening door, pushing in
slightly near hinges and pulling out.
2. Remove bucket by removing beverage chiller
door then lifting bucket.
3. Replace door and bucket by reversing steps.

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• Replace chilled beverage center door by
reversing step. Retention glides must remain in
place to replace door.
Chilled Beverage Center
Chilled beverage center keeps beverages up to 5°F.
(3°C.) colder than refrigerator section. Air inlet allows
air to pass to chilled beverage center. Locate air inlet
on interior wall of refrigerator door.
Locate control dial on left front wall of refrigerator
section. Control dial adjusts amount of air. Turn dial
clockwise for colder temperatures and
counterclockwise for warmer temperatures.
• Remove chilled beverage center door by
removing lower door buckets. Slide door down
and out through bottom of door track.
Retention Glide
Door Buckets
• Remove door buckets by pushing tabs toward
center and pulling out.
• Replace door buckets by sliding in until tabs lock
into place.

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Door Shelves
• Remove slide-style door shelves by lifting and
pulling out.
• Remove hook-style door shelves by tapping
up each end. Lift bottom of shelf to release
hooks.
• Replace slide-style door shelves by reversing
step.
• Replace hook-style shelves by inserting hooks
and lowering bottom of shelf. Tap down on
ends.
Adjustable Divider
Adjustable divider keeps items in place and adjusts to
meet storage needs. Divider fits in all door buckets
and door shelves.

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General
Caution
To avoid property damage, confirm shelf
is secure before replacing items on shelf.
Frost Free System
Refrigerator and freezer sections are completely frost-
free. Evaporator coil stops frost before frost starts.
Defrosting is automatic. Under normal conditions,
refrigerator and freezer sections never have to be
defrosted.
Freezer Features
Automatic Ice Maker
• Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm
is down.
• After freezer section reaches normal
temperature, ice maker fills with water and
begins operating. Allow 24-48 hours after
installation before first harvest of ice. Ice maker
produces seven to nine harvests of ice in a
24-hour period under ideal conditions.
• After ice is formed, ice maker drops ice cubes
into ice storage bucket. During ice production,
ice maker arm raises and lowers. When ice
storage bucket is full, ice maker arm turns ice
maker off.
Important
Discard first three harvests of ice so any impurities are
not consumed.
• Stop ice production by lifting ice maker arm. A
definite click is heard when proper position is
reached. Ice maker arm will remain in that
position.
Important
Do not force ice maker arm down or up, past stop
position.
On position
Off position

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Storage System
Wire shelves and baskets slide out for easier access of
items in back and can be rearranged to meet storage
needs.
•Remove shelves and baskets by lifting and
pulling out.
• Replace shelves and baskets by placing shelves
and baskets on side rails. Slide shelves and
baskets right and back until round knob is behind
stop on rail. Round Knob
Stop
Door Dike
Door dike snaps out for easy removal of freezer
shelves and baskets.
• Remove door dike by pulling forward and
snapping out.
• Replace door dike by aligning clips with holes on
freezer door. Push until dike locks in place.
Door Dike
Door Buckets and Door Shelves
Refer to "Door Buckets" and "Door Shelves" in
"Refrigerator Features" section for instructions on
removing and replacing door buckets and door
shelves.
Tall Package Retainer
Tall package retainer keeps tall packages secure in
door buckets and door shelves.

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Crystal Choice Dispenser (some models)
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, observe following instructions:
• Do not operate dispenser with
freezer door open.
• Do not put fingers, hands, or any
foreign object into dispenser opening.
• Do not use sharp objects to break ice.
Water Dispenser Operation
• Dispense water by pressing container against
water dispenser bar.
• Stop water dispensing by releasing pressure on
bar. A small mount of water may continue to
fall. Spill shelf is not self-draining. Large spills
should be wiped dry.
Important
It takes approximately one minute after initially
connecting refrigerator to household water supply
before water dispenses.
Ice Dispenser Operation
• Select cubed or crushed mode by sliding lever
on dispenser panel. Dispense ice by pressing
wide mouthed container against ice dispenser
bar. Hold container close to chute to minimize
spraying ice.
Caution
To avoid property damage, do not
dispense ice directly into thinglass, fine
china or delicate crystal.
•Stop ice dispensing by releasing pressure on bar
before container is full. Some ice will continue to
fall. Do not remove container until last of ice
falls.
If dispensing ice continuously, dispenser motor is
designed to shut off after three to five minutes. Motor
resets after three minutes and dispensing can
continue.
A slight delay occurs when switching between cubed
and crushed modes. Pieces of crushed ice will vary in
size and shape. "Snow" may form on door and ice
chute when repeatedly dispensing crushed ice. Allow
"snow" to evaporate or wipe dry.
Dispenser operates only with cubes of proper size and
crescent shape. Do not add purchased ice cubes or
other cubes.
Removing Ice Bucket
• Remove ice bucket by lifting bucket and pulling
forward.
• Replace ice bucket by sliding in until bucket
locks in place. Ice bucket must be locked in
place for proper ice dispensing.
Dispenser Light
A light is activated when dispensing ice or water.
Some models feature a night light. Deactivate night
light by pushing switch, located underneath dispenser
facade and left of ice dispenser bar.
Water Taste and Odor
Observe the following to minimize taste and odor
difficulties:
• Throw away first 10 to 14 regular glasses of
water after initially connecting refrigerator to
household water supply.
• Flush water system and reservoir as above after
extended periods of non-use.
• Wrap foods in tightly sealed containers or
moisture proof bags.
• Install water filter, part #R0183114 on water line.
• Contact local water treatment company for
specialized help if difficulties persist.
Optional Accessories
Contact an Amana dealer for availability of optional
accessories such as ice makers, trim kits, etc.